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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1878
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A 12-BORE SIDELOCK HAMMER GUN BY G. GIBBS, NO. 7717
The action incorporating a snap-action underlever, the rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with horn butt-plate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 15½oz., 14¼in. pull, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
The action incorporating a snap-action underlever, the rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with horn butt-plate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 15½oz., 14¼in. pull, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price